ZIP Code 16802
standardSource:
University Park · Centre County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 12,764
- Bachelor's or higher
- 73.3%
- Land area
- 2.2 sq mi
5,910/sq mi
Median age 19.2
New York
ZIP code 16802 in University Park, Pennsylvania has a population of 12,764. 73.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 16802 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.2 square miles in University Park, Centre County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 12,764 residents, producing a population density of 5,910 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 16802 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16802 sits at —, while per-capita income is $3,853. The poverty rate stands at 26.7% and the unemployment rate at 10.2%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16802 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 73.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Centre County, so you can benchmark 16802 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 16802
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16802.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Information 3
Information
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16802, University Park, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
12,764
Population
2.2
Area (sq mi)
5,910
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16802?
19.2
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
8.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$3,853
Per Capita Income
26.7%
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
63
Total Housing Units
63
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
1.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 16802, employing approximately 870 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,248,000.
31
Businesses
870
Employees
$20.2M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 32.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 19.4% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 16.1% |
| Information | 3 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 9.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 16802 vs 16803 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16803 | State College, PA | 23,685 | 2.0 mi |
| 16801 | State College, PA | 42,812 | 1.9 mi |
| 16868 | Pine Grove Mills, PA | 483 | 5.0 mi |
| 16851 | Lemont, PA | 866 | 4.1 mi |
| 16835 | Fleming, PA | 238 | 7.3 mi |
| 16827 | Boalsburg, PA | 3,991 | 5.7 mi |
| 16844 | Julian, PA | 2,769 | 8.2 mi |
| 16669 | Petersburg, PA | 2,351 | 10.4 mi |
| 16853 | Milesburg, PA | 300 | 10.2 mi |
| 16823 | Bellefonte, PA | 26,617 | 10.4 mi |
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Official Data Resources for University Park, PA
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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